Opel Astra (2019 year). Instruction - part 7

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Instruments and controls

Uplevel instrument cluster

Instruments and controls

103

Overview

O

Turn signal 3 108

X

Seat belt reminder 3 108

v

Airbag and belt tensioners

3

 109

V

Airbag deactivation 3 109

p

Charging system 3 110

Z

Malfunction indicator light

3

 110

R

Brake and clutch system 3 110

m

Electric parking brake 3 110

j

Electric parking brake fault

3

 110

u

Antilock brake system (ABS)

3

 111

R

Gear shifting 3 111

E

Following distance 3 111

a

Lane keep assist 3 111

a

Electronic Stability Control off

3

 111

b

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system 3 111

k

Traction Control system off

3

 112

!

Preheating 3 112

ù AdBlue 3 112
w

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 112

I

Engine oil pressure 3 112

Y

Low fuel 3 113

d

Immobiliser 3 113

8

Exterior light 3 113

C

High beam 3 113

f

High beam assist 3 113

f

LED headlights 3 113

>

Fog light 3 114

ø

Rear fog light 3 114

m

Cruise control 3 114 / Adaptive

cruise control 3 114

C

Adaptive cruise control 3 114

A

Vehicle detected ahead 3 114

L

Speed limiter 3 114

L

Traffic sign assistant 3 114

h

Door open 3 115

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

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Instruments and controls

Odometer

The total recorded distance is

displayed in km.

Trip odometer

The recorded distance since the last

reset is displayed on the trip computer

page.
Trip odometer counts up to

9,999 km and then restarts at 0.
Two trip odometer pages are

selectable for different trips.

Midlevel instrument cluster

Select ; by pressing Menu on the

turn signal lever. Turn adjuster wheel

on turn signal lever and select ;1

or ;2. Each trip odometer page can

be reset separately by pressing

SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for

a few seconds on the respective

menu.

Uplevel instrument cluster

Select Info page J on main menu.

Choose page Trip A or Trip B by

pressing o on the steering wheel.
Each trip odometer can be reset

separately when ignition is on: select

respective page, press >. Confirm by

pressing 9.
Driver Information Centre 3 115.

Instruments and controls

105

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Caution

If the needle is in the red warning

zone, the maximum permitted

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

at risk.

Fuel gauge

Displays the fuel level or gas content

(CNG) in the tank depending on the

current operation mode.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side

where the fuel filler flap is located.
For bi-fuel engines, the Driver

Information Centre displays the fuel l

evel for the fuel type which is currently

not in operation. The fuel level for the

fuel type which is currently in

operation is shown in the fuel gauge.
Control indicator r illuminates if the

fuel quantity is low.

For bi-fuel engines: In petrol mode,

the control indicator r illuminates

before the needle reaches the red

area.
Refuel immediately if r flashes.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified fuel tank capacity.

Fuel selector

Natural gas operation (CNG)

Press X to switch between petrol and

natural gas operation.

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Instruments and controls

The LED status shows the current

operating mode.
LED off

: petrol operation

LED illu‐

minates

: natural gas operation

LED

flashes for

approx.

five

seconds

: fuel mode transition is

selected but switching

is not possible

LED

flashes

: fuel mode transition in

process, flashing stops

if transition is completed

Switching is not possible at high loads

(e.g. powerful acceleration, driving at

full throttle).
If the selector switch is operated

several times within a short time, a

switchover inhibitor is activated. The

engine remains in the current

operating mode. The inhibitor

remains active until the ignition is

switched off.
A slight loss of power and torque can

be expected during petrol operation.

You must therefore adapt your driving

style, e.g. during overtaking

manoeuvres and high vehicle loads

(e.g. towing loads) accordingly.

The vehicle consumes petrol when

starting the engine and even when in

certain natural gas operating modes.

The petrol consumption in natural gas

operating mode can vary depending

on driving behaviour (e.g. high load or

towing). In case of a low fuel level, a

corresponding message is displayed

as a reminder to refuel.

Note

Always ensure that there is enough

petrol in the tank.

Fuel for natural gas operation 3 221.

Forced fuel mode transition

Natural gas tank is running low

As soon as the natural gas tank is

empty, petrol operation is

automatically engaged. Instructionly

engaging natural gas operation mode

is not possible until natural gas

refuelling is detected.
Before the petrol fuel system runs

empty, a warning message will be

displayed and cannot be dismissed.

Petrol tank is running low while

natural gas is available

If the remaining petrol level in the tank

falls below a certain level, natural gas

operation is automatically engaged

provided there is a sufficient natural

gas level in the tank. Instructionly

engaging petrol operation mode is not

possible.
Before both fuel systems run empty,

a warning message will be displayed

and cannot be dismissed.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Displays the coolant temperature.

Instruments and controls

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50

: engine operating

temperature not yet

reached

central

area

: normal operating

temperature

130

: temperature too high

Caution

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

coolant level.

Service display

The engine oil life system informs

when to change the engine oil and

filter. Based on driving conditions, the

interval at which an engine oil and

filter change will be indicated can vary

considerably.
When the system has calculated that

engine oil life has been diminished,

Change Engine Oil Soon appears in

the Driver Information Centre. Have

engine oil and filter changed by a

workshop within one week or

500 km, whichever occurs first.

This can be an additional engine oil

and filter change or part of a regular

service.

The remaining oil life duration menu

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 115.

On Midlevel display select the

Settings Menu by pressing MENU on

the turn signal lever. Turn the adjuster

wheel to select the Remaining Oil

Life page.

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Instruments and controls

On Uplevel display select Info Menu

by pressing p on steering wheel.

Press P to select Remaining Oil

Life page.
Remaining oil life duration is indicated

in percentage.

Reset

On Midlevel display press SET/CLR

on turn signal lever for several

seconds to reset. The ignition must be

switched on but engine not running.
On Uplevel display press > on

steering wheel to open the subfolder.

Select Reset and confirm by pressing

9

 for several seconds. The ignition

must be switched on but engine not

running.
The system must be reset every time

the engine oil is changed to allow

proper functionality. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Next service

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre, when

maintenance of the vehicle is

required. Have maintenance work

carried out by a workshop within one

week or 500 km, whichever occurs

first.
Service information 3 278.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions. Depending on the

equipment, the position of the control

indicators may vary. When the

ignition is switched on, most control

indicators will illuminate briefly as a

functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red

: danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

green : confirmation of activation

blue

: confirmation of activation

white : confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different

instrument clusters 3 100.

Turn lights

O

 illuminates or flashes green.

Illuminates briefly

The parking lights are switched on.

Flashes

A turn signal or the hazard warning

flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

light or associated fuse, failure of turn

signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 237, Fuses

3

 247.

Turn signals 3 141.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder on front seats

X

 for driver's seat illuminates or

flashes red in the instrument cluster.

Instruments and controls

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k for front passenger seat illuminates

or flashes red in the roof console,

when seat is occupied.

Illuminates

After the ignition has been switched

on until the seat belt has been

fastened.

Flashes

After having started the engine for a

maximum of 100 seconds until the

seat belt has been fastened.

Seat belt status on rear seats

(vehicles with Midlevel display)

X

 illuminates or flashes white or grey

in the Driver Information Centre, after

having started the engine.

Illuminates white

Seat belt is unfastened.

Illuminates grey

Seat belt has been fastened.

Flashes white or grey

Fastened seat belt has been

unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 58.

Seat belt status on rear seats

(vehicles with Uplevel display)

X

 illuminates green or grey or flashes

yellow in the Driver Information

Centre, after having started the

engine.

Illuminates grey

Seat belt is unfastened.

Illuminates green

Seat belt has been fastened.

Flashes yellow

Fastened seat belt has been

unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 58.

Airbag and belt tensioners

v

 illuminates red.

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for

approx. four seconds. If it does not

illuminate, does not go out after

four seconds or illuminates whilst

driving, there is a fault in the airbag

system. Seek the assistance of a

workshop. The airbags and belt

pretensioners may fail to trigger in the

event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Belt pretensioners, airbag system

3

 57, 3 59.

Airbag deactivation

V

 illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.
* illuminates yellow.

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Instruments and controls

The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.

Charging system

p

 illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle

battery is not charging. Engine

cooling may be interrupted. The

brake servo unit may cease to be

effective. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Malfunction indicator light

Z

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded.
The cleaning process of the exhaust

filter is potentially not possible.
Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Flashes when the engine is

running

Fault that could lead to catalytic

converter damage. Ease up on the

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Brake and clutch system

R

 illuminates red.

The brake and clutch fluid level is too

low, when instruction parking brake is

not applied 3 234.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Illuminates when the instruction parking

brake is applied and ignition is

switched on 3 179.

Electric parking brake

m

 illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

Electric parking brake is applied

3

 179.

Flashes

Electric parking brake is not fully

applied or released. Depress the

brake pedal and attempt to reset the

system by first releasing then

applying the electric parking brake. If

m

 remains flashing, do not drive and

seek the assistance of a workshop.

Electric parking brake fault

j

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls

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Illuminates

Electric parking brake is operating

with degraded performance 3 179.

Flashes

Electric parking brake is in service

mode. Stop vehicle, apply and

release the electric parking brake to

reset.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Antilock brake system

(ABS)

u

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates

while driving, there is a fault in the

ABS. The brake system remains

operational but without ABS

regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 178.

Gear shifting

R

 or S with the number of a higher or

lower gear is indicated, when up- or

downshifting is recommended for fuel

saving reasons.

Following distance

E

 indicates the following distance

setting of the alert timing sensitivity

for the forward collision alert using

filled distance bars.
Forward collision alert 3 195.

Lane keep assist

a

 illuminates green or yellow, or

flashes yellow.

Illuminates green

The system is switched on and ready

to operate.

Illuminates yellow

The system approaches a detected

lane marking without using the turn

signal in that direction.

Flashes yellow

The system recognizes that the lane

is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 216

Electronic Stability Control

off

n

 illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control system

b

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible. Driving

stability, however, may deteriorate

depending on road surface

conditions.

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Instruments and controls

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Flashes

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

the vehicle may be braked

automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 182,

Traction Control system 3 181.

Traction Control system off

k

 illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Preheating

!

 illuminates yellow.

Preheating of Diesel engine is

activated. Only activates when

outside temperature is low. Start the

engine when control indicator

extinguishes.

Exhaust filter

%

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

The exhaust filter requires cleaning.

Continue driving until %

extinguishes. If possible, do not allow

engine speed to drop below

2000 rpm.

Illuminates

The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning

process as soon as possible.

Flashes

The maximum filling level of the filter

is reached. Start cleaning process

immediately to avoid damage to the

engine.
Exhaust filter 3 167, Stop-start

system 3 162.

AdBlue

Y

 flashes yellow.

AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue

soon to avoid prevention of the

engine start.
AdBlue 3 169.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.

Flashes

Fault in system or tyre without

pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare

wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the

control indicator illuminates

continuously. Consult a workshop.

Engine oil pressure

I

 illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Instruments and controls

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Illuminates when the engine is

running

Caution

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and/or

locking of the drive wheels.

1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

4. Switch off ignition.

9 Warning

When the engine is off,

considerably more force is needed

to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake

servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is

stationary, otherwise the steering

wheel lock could engage

unexpectedly.

Keep engine turned off and let the

vehicle be towed to a workshop

3

 232.

Low fuel

Y

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low.

Flashes

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.

Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 221.
Catalytic converter 3 168.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3

 236.

Immobiliser

d

 flashes yellow.

Fault in the immobiliser system. The

engine cannot be started.

Exterior light

8

 illuminates green.

The exterior lights are on 3 135.

High beam

C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or

during headlight flash 3 136.

High beam assist

f

 illuminates green.

The high beam assist is activated,

see LED headlights 3 137.

LED headlights

f

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Flashes

System is switched to symmetrical

low beam.

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Instruments and controls

Control indicator f flashes for approx.

four seconds after the ignition is

switched on as a reminder for

symmetrical headlight 3 137.

Front fog lights

>

 illuminates green.

The front fog lights are on 3 141.

Rear fog light

ø

 illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 142.

Cruise control

m

 illuminates white or green.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Illuminates green

Cruise control is active. Set speed is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.
Cruise control 3 184.

Adaptive cruise control

m

 illuminates white or green.

C

 illuminates in the Driver

Information Centre.

m

 illuminates white

The system is on.

m

 illuminates green

Adaptive cruise control is active.
When Adaptive cruise control is on or

active, C with the set speed is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.
Adaptive cruise control 3 187.

Vehicle detected ahead

A

 illuminates green or yellow.

Illuminates green

A vehicle ahead is detected in the

same lane.

Illuminates yellow

The distance to a preceding moving

vehicle gets too small or when

approaching another vehicle too

rapidly.
Adaptive cruise control 3 187,

Forward collision alert 3 195.

Speed limiter

L

 illuminates white or green.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Illuminates green

Speed limiter is active. Set speed is

indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 186.

Traffic sign assistant

L

 displays detected traffic signs as

control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 212.

Instruments and controls

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Door open

h

 illuminates red.

A door or the tailgate is open.

Displays

Driver Information Centre

The Driver Information Centre is

located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and the

instrument cluster, the Driver

Information Centre is available as

Midlevel display or Uplevel display.
Driver Information Centre indicates

depending on the equipment:

● overall and trip odometer
● vehicle information
● trip/fuel information
● driving economy information
● vehicle and warning messages
● audio and infotainment

information

● phone information
● navigation information
● vehicle settings

Midlevel display

Selecting menus and functions

The menus and functions can be

selected via the buttons on the turn

signal lever.

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Instruments and controls

Press MENU to switch between the

main menus or to return from a

submenu to the next higher menu

level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a

submenu of the main menu or to set

a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select and confirm

a function.
Vehicle and service messages are

popped up in the Driver Information

Centre if required. Confirm messages

by pressing SET/CLR. Vehicle

messages 3 123.

Main menu

Main menus are:

● Trip/fuel information, displayed

by ;, see description below.

● Vehicle information, displayed

by ?, see description below.

● Eco information, displayed by

@

, see description below.

Some of the displayed functions differ

when the vehicle is being driven or at

a standstill and some functions are

only active when the vehicle is being

driven.

Uplevel display

Selecting menus and functions

The menus and functions can be

selected via the buttons on the right

side in the steering wheel.

● Press p to open main menu page.
● Select a main menu page with

Q

 or P.

● Confirm a main menu page with

9

.

Once a main menu page is selected,

press Q or P to select subpages.

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● Press q to open a next folder of

the selected subpage.

● Press Q or P to select functions

or to set a numeric value, if

required.

● Press 9 to select and confirm a

function.

Vehicle and service messages pop-

up in the Driver Information Centre

when required.
Confirm messages by pressing 9.
Vehicle messages 3 123.

Main menu

Main menus are:

● Trip/fuel information, displayed

by Info, see description below.

● Audio information, displayed by

Audio, see description below.

● Phone information, displayed by

Phone, see description below.

● Navigation information,

displayed by Navigation, see

description below.

● Vehicle information, displayed by

Options, see description below.

Some of the displayed functions differ

when the vehicle is being driven or at

a standstill and some functions are

only active when the vehicle is being

driven.

Trip / fuel information menu, ;

or Info

The following list contains all possible

Info Menu pages. Some may not be

available for your particular vehicle.

Depending on the display, some

functions are symbolised.
Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q

or P to select a page:

● Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
● Average fuel consumption
● Average speed
● Digital speed
● Fuel range
● Instantaneous fuel consumption
● Remaining oil life
● Tyre pressure
● Traffic sign assistant
● Following distance
● Timer

● Outside temperature
● AdBlue level

On Midlevel display the pages

Remaining Oil Life, Tyre Pressure,

Traffic Sign Assistant and Following

Distance are displayed in the Vehicle

information menu, select ?.

Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B

Trip odometer displays the current

distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance

of 9,999 km then restarts at 0.
To reset on Midlevel display, press

SET/CLR for a few seconds.
To reset on Uplevel display, press >

and confirm with 9.
The information of trip odometer page

1/A and 2/B can be reset separately

while the respective display is active.

Average Fuel Consumption

Display of average consumption. The

measurement can be reset at any

time and starts with a default value.